How far is Crofton, KY from LaFayette, KY?

The driving distance from Crofton, KY to LaFayette, KY is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.54 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.41 mi
42.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.54 mi
Kilometers
52.37 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaFayette
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Crofton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crofton
2026-04-17T17:30
Arrive LaFayette
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crofton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hopkinsville
KY

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

From Crofton
16.3 mi
00h 20m
To LaFayette
16.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crofton and LaFayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crofton and LaFayette.

  1. 1

    Start on East Princeton Street

    3215 ft · 1 min · East Princeton Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Crofton-Fruit Hill Road

    2581 ft · 52 sec · Crofton-Fruit Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Lovers Lane

    883 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lovers Lane

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Lafayette Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Boddie Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Boddie Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boddie Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton and LaFayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
18.1 mi · 56%
Lafayette Road
11.6 mi · 36%
Lovers Lane
1.3 mi · 4%
Boddie Road
0.85 mi · 3%
East Princeton Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crofton-Fruit Hill Road

Merge slight left

17.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinsville
00h 20m from Crofton
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crofton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near LaFayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crofton to LaFayette?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hopkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Crofton and 16.3 miles from LaFayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crofton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near LaFayette.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinsville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

39 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

57 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

99 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and LaFayette. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Crofton

City in Kentucky, USA

Population708
Coordinates37.0478200, -87.4850000
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 LaFayette

Human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population161
Coordinates36.6811600, -87.6202900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: East Princeton Street (-87.485034, 37.047838)
End: Boddie Road (-87.620289, 36.681191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.65 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.30 $6.10 $12.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Crofton and LaFayette. The current time is 17:30:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.